Junior Achievement of South Florida

We are still basking in the incredible energy and inspiration from Junior Achievement of South Florida's annual Girls Rule event! The impact was profound, and we're deeply grateful for the lasting difference it will make in their lives. Special Thanks: · Aetna, a CVS Health Company, our Title Sponsor, for your unwavering support and commitment to empowering young women. · Nicklaus Children's Health System, our Presenting Sponsor, for helping us empower these remarkable young women. · To all our Sponsors: The Jim and Sandra Mantey Family Foundation, UKG, Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital, BrightStar Credit Union, Farris Foundation, CITY Furniture, Health Foundation of South Florida, Island TV, SFMA Woman in Manufacturing, JetBlue, Florida Power & Light, TD Bank, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., RCC, SOKOL FOUNDATION INC, Comerica Bank, Walgreens, EY, Fiserv, BBX Capital, Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Children's Services Council, @AtlasAir, Laurie Sallarulo Sallaurlo, DEX Imaging, Miller Construction, Hotwire Communications Ltd, Matthew Verga, Susan Greaton, Ryan Cronin. · Thank You Co-Chairs: Georgie Brown, Monique Corker MSM AKA Coach Mo 👑, Tamara Beliard Rodriguez, Renea' Wilborn-Peterson, MPA, your dedication and passion are truly inspiring. · A heartfelt thank you to our other speakers and presenters: Caitlin Stella, MPH from Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital, Ana G. Rodriguez and Erika Davis, CRP from JM Family Enterprises, Inc., DeAnn Hazey, CFRE from Nicklaus Children's Health System’s. From breakout sessions like "It's OK to Not Be OK" and "Let's Go Viral," the conversations were powerful, covering topics from becoming their own "girl bosses" to uplifting each other and wearing their crowns with pride. A very special thank you to all of the incredible women who took time to be impactful mentors! The day concluded with a celebratory student fashion show that radiated confidence and creativity and was guided by the incredible Dragana Dujovic. It was a beautiful reminder that when women support each other, incredible things happen. This event wasn’t just a day—it was a movement. A movement to ignite ambition, build resilience, and create a future where every young woman feels empowered to chase her dreams unapologetically. Together, we are shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you for being part of this transformative journey! #GirlsRule2025 #Empowerment #Inspiration #JuniorAchievementSouthFlorida

This past Wednesday was an eye-opener for 60 Broward County Senior High School Students from Dave Thomas, Flanagan & McArthur High Schools. 🏫   AME teamed up with Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marine Center, one of our 22 partners at Junior Achievement of South Florida Maritime Storefront, Sea The World ⚓ , to host a tour that introduced these high school students, who are part of the JA Pre-apprenticeship program, to the exciting world of the maritime industry.   These bright young minds were split into two groups and got a firsthand glimpse into what a career at a shipyard in the yachting industry would look like. The other half of the students received a tour of our 2nd machine shop at LMC and what type of mechanical testing, services & repair we do. They also received a tour of two yachts and the outside that we are performing maintenance on. After a tasty lunch, the split groups switched tours to see what the other group was able to see.   This is just one aspect of the pre-apprenticeship program led by Felix Collazo that begin 3 years ago which this year supports 300+ students who look to join the workforce right after high school in essential industries, that aren’t going to college. Programs like this offer options that are exciting, impactful, and rewarding.   A huge THANK YOU to Lazaro (Laz) Roig and Georgia Tookey at Safe Harbor Marinas at Lauderdale Marine Center for your time and support to make this happen! Shoutout to Mike Linder for keeping us all fueled and ready to go with delicious box lunches! Your continuous support with Junior Achievement is amazing! SilverLining S. #makingithappen #maritimecareers #marineindustry #jaseatheworld #seatheworld #juniorachievement #amesolutions1992  

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How cool is this place?! Justin Weidenfeld, CFP®, RLP®, and Jonathan Farah, CFP®, volunteered to help middle school students identify their work preferences, interests, and values as they navigate their future career paths! View & Register to support upcoming Junior Achievement of South Florida events at: https://lnkd.in/gH2sfasq #FPASFL #FPA

It was an absolute pleasure to volunteer alongside Justin Weidenfeld, CFP®, RLP® at Junior Achievement of South Florida Finance Park a few weeks ago! In addition to providing 8th graders with practical career decision-making insights, we facilitated real-world financial planning scenarios focusing on budgeting to teach students how to balance wants vs. needs. I'm grateful for this opportunity to mentor the next generation and I'm looking forward to the next one! #Budgeting #FinancialPlanning #CareerPlanning #JuniorAchievement

Today at the Safe Harbor Marinas Lauderdale Marine Center, we celebrated the Junior Achievement Pre-Apprenticeship Program, which empowers young individuals to explore rewarding careers in the marine industry. This program is a vital steppingstone for participants, providing them with hands-on experience and essential skills that will shape their futures.   A heartfelt thank you goes out to Christine Battles of Advanced Mechanical Enterprises/AME for their unwavering support and commitment to mentoring the next generation of marine professionals. Your dedication to fostering talent through this program is truly commendable.   We also extend our gratitude to Safe Harbor Lauderdale Marina for hosting this impactful event. Your partnership helps create a nurturing environment where young people can thrive and gain invaluable insights into the marine industry.   Together, we are making a difference in the lives of these aspiring professionals! Let's continue to inspire and prepare our youth for success! 🌊🚤   #JuniorAchievement #MarineIndustry #PreApprenticeship #AMSolutions #SafeHarborLauderdaleMarina

✨ Transforming Futures at Girls Rule! ✨ We are thrilled to announce the incredible success of Junior Achievement of South Florida's annual Girls Rule event! This empowering day brought together 300 high school girls for a transformative experience filled with inspiration, learning, and growth. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing facilitators, mentors, and volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to make this event a resounding success. Your commitment and passion truly made a difference! We also couldn’t have done this event without our partners who helped transform our building into a vibrant and welcoming space for the students. A special highlight of the day was the Work Ready Fashion Show put on by 18 talented students, showcasing their creativity and professionalism. Together, we have made a lasting impact on the lives of these future leaders 💪✨ Robyn Harper Alex Nocera #GirlsRule #Empowerment #JuniorAchievement #SouthFlorida #Mentorship #Volunteers

The 3DE showcase was a great success! 🎉  This innovative program offers high school students a unique chance to dive into real-world business, fostering creativity, entrepreneurship, and essential life skills like no other. 🌟    The 3DE program empowers students with six foundational competencies:  ·Self-Direction: Setting goals and prioritizing tasks.  ·Effective Collaboration: Promoting teamwork and diverse perspectives.  · Critical & Analytical Thinking: Solving complex problems with logic and data.  · Cultural Agility: Navigating different norms and fostering positive relationships.  · Creativity: Developing innovative solutions.  · Problem-Solving: Applying core subjects to real-world challenges.    By integrating real-world business cases into the classroom curriculum, students enhance their confidence and engagement. They work in cohorts with teachers from various disciplines, making learning more relevant and engaging. And it's not just McArthur High School! Flanagan High School has also hosted showcases, highlighting the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of their students. These events demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs! 💡    A huge shoutout to all the talented students and organizers who made these events a resounding success. Keep pushing boundaries and shaping the future! 🌈    #3DEProgram #McArthurHighSchool #FlanaganHighSchool #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StudentSuccess   

Four Women, One Mission: Empowering the Next Generation There’s nothing these four powerhouse women can’t do. Our Junior Achievement of South Florida Girls Rule co-chairs are leaders, innovators, and trailblazers, each in their own right. What I see when I look at them is passion, courage, resilience, and compassion!! ✨ Passion – They are deeply committed to shaping a brighter future for our children and community. 💪 Courage – They boldly chart new paths, break barriers and live authentically. 🔥 Resilience – No challenge can hold them back. They rise over and over again proving doubters wrong and showing young girls what strength truly looks like. ❤️ Compassion – Their hearts lead the way. They put others first, lifting as they climb, ensuring the next generation has the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed. I’ve learned so much from watching these incredible women in action, and I am beyond grateful to have them in my life. Their leadership and unwavering commitment to our youth are making a lasting impact. To our SUPER Girls Rule co-chairs - Tamara Beliard Rodriguez , Georgie Brown, Renea' Wilborn-Peterson, MPA and Monique Corker MSM AKA Coach Mo 👑 thank you for being forces of change. And our committee rockstars- Erika Davis, CRP and Ana G. Rodriguez. Because of all of you, the next generation of young women knows that they, too, can do anything. #GirlsRule

A few extra highlights from the incredible Girls Rule 2025!